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Operations on other bones: Removal of osteosynthesis material: Intramedullary wire: Scapula

Aids have been removed from your shoulder blade.

To stabilize bones or parts of bones, various aids can be used. They can be made of metal or plastic, for example.

The shoulder blade is a flat bone that lies to the back of your upper chest. There is a right and left shoulder blade. As part of the shoulder joint, the shoulder blade connects the upper body to the arm. The shoulder blade is involved in many movements in the shoulder area.

Pins or wires have been removed from your shoulder blade. Pins or wires like these are used to stabilize the bone from within.

Additional indicator

If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.

  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).